Release Date :2014Genre : No. of episodes :12Description :Benefits Street is broadcast on Channel 4. According to some politicians and the media, benefits are an easy route to a life of luxury. As austerity continues to happen, jobs remain hard to come by and benefits are squeezed, the series reve [+] moreBenefits Street is broadcast on Channel 4. According to some politicians and the media, benefits are an easy route to a life of luxury. As austerity continues to happen, jobs remain hard to come by and benefits are squeezed, the series reveals the reality of what life is like on benefits, as the residents of one of country's most benefit-dependent streets allows the cameras into their community. [-] lessMore info about this show, news, reviews, cast & crew